As the U.S. Senate this week considers a bipartisan budget proposal, U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga is expressing optimism that the agreement approved by House lawmakers last week is a first step in the parties working across the aisle to rein in federal spending.
Huizenga, R-Zeeland, who voted in favor of the agreement offered by House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan, R-Wis., and Senate… Read more »
Tonight, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after voting in support of the bipartisan budget agreement that passed the House by a vote of 332 to 94.
"While not perfect, this budget agreement is a small step in the right direction. In addition to enacting spending cuts to both permanent and mandatory spending, this bipartisan legislation avoids the… Read more »
Yesterday, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) joined 33 of his colleagues in requesting a meeting with President Obama to discuss patient centered reforms to improve health care options for all Americans. This effort, led by Tim Griffin of Arkansas, is in response to the President's December 3rd speech where he invited members of Congress with alternative health care reform proposals to… Read more »
Bit by bit isn’t good for dredge
Great Lakes freighters account for 103,000 jobs and have an economic impact of $20 billion per year in America.
Grand Haven Tribune - Editorial - Dec. 6, 2013
That's a lot of jobs, and money.
Freight traffic via ships in the Great Lakes also powers other jobs, such as the local power plant that requires loads of coal from the hulking… Read more »
Last week, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02), Congresswoman Louise Slaughter (NY-25), and a bipartisan coalition of 32 of their colleagues sent a letter to the Water Resources Reform and Development Act (WRRDA) Conference Committee thanking them for advancing legislation that will improve water infrastructure across America and encouraging them to make the Great Lakes a priority in the… Read more »
On Monday November 25th, Rep. Bill Huizenga (MI-02) and Rep. Justin Amash (MI-03) will hold a joint "Academy Night" for Second and Third District high school students interested in learning more about the U.S. service academies. The event will take place at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum in Grand Rapids.
Officials from the United States Military Academy, the United States Air… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) announced he will be holding a town hall meeting at the MATS Administration Office and Louis A. McMurray Conference Center on Friday at 3 PM. Residents of the community are encouraged to attend and participate in a discussion with Congressman Huizenga on issues impacting Muskegon Heights, Muskegon County, and West… Read more »
This afternoon, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) took to the House floor to discuss the impact of ObamaCare on Michigan and share what he has heard from constituents on how the law is impacting families and individuals across West Michigan.
Remarks:
At least 225,000 residents of Michigan have, or will shortly receive, letters informing them that their currently held… Read more »
This evening, the House Financial Services Committee unanimously passed Congressman Bill Huizenga's bipartisan legislation H.R. 2274 - The Small Business Mergers, Acquisitions, Sales, and Brokerage Simplification Act by a vote of 57 to 0. This legislation will remove regulatory roadblocks threatening jobs, economic growth, and future investment while allowing for the smooth sale and… Read more »
On Monday, Congressman Huizenga was involved in multiple ceremonies to honor the brave men and women who served our nation. In the morning, Congressman Huizenga attended the dedication of the Student Veterans' Lounge at Grand Valley State University. The lounge will be available for veterans to meet, study, and share their experiences from their time in the military. Following the… Read more »
